Recipients of the university’s teaching awards were announced during Mount Saint Vincent University’s (MSVU) Spring Convocation ceremonies on May 14 and 15, 2026. These included the President and Vice-Presidents’ Advanced Career Teaching Award, the Alumni…
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Dr. G. Michael Bowen was recognized with the President’s Award for Research Excellence during the University’s spring convocation celebrations held May 14 and 15, 2026. The President’s Award for Research Excellence recognizes a faculty member’s…
At a moment when communities need bolder visionary voices, Mount Saint Vincent University spring 2026 graduates crossed the stage with both the knowledge and passion needed to be changemakers. During spring convocation ceremonies held May…
Believing in continuous growth, Ummay Siddiqua Moutushi has taken meaningful steps forward even when the journey felt challenging and carries that mindset into both her academic and personal life. Throughout her time at MSVU, Ummay actively contributed to the university and…
MSVU President’s Visiting Lecture Series to host Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton Mount Saint Vincent University is pleased to host Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton, a sought-after speaker and expert on AI and academic integrity, for the…
Dr. Martin Morrison’s MSVU Story Three-time Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) graduate Dr. Martin Morrison made history this year as the first Indigenous African Nova Scotian to earn a PhD at MSVU and the first…
On October 24, 2025, Dr. Jamie Metsala was honoured as the first winner of the researchED Canada Award of Excellence for outstanding contribution to advancing research and practice in literacy education. Said researchED in their announcement, “Canadian literacy champion Dr. Jamie Metsala was honoured tonight…
Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated more than 470 graduates from 31 countries during its fall convocation ceremonies on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Students crossed the stage from arts, science, education, and professional programs to accept…
Cornelia Schneider, Mount Saint Vincent University The education of children with disabilities is a complex issue more than 30 years after “inclusive education” appeared for the first time in an important 1994 United Nations statement.…
Joel Murphy is an educator and researcher who moves through life and academia with a never-ending curiosity and desire to help others. An exemplary student and community member, Joel will graduate with his PhD in…